Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $37,480 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $32,840
90th percentile $44,620
Employed locally 60
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,840
    25th
    $35,390
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $44,620
    90th
    $44,620

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Salinas, CA $69,560
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,930
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,770

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,570
    Light Truck Drivers$37,450
    Bus Drivers, School$19,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Tuscaloosa, AL is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.62 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 34.7% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $32,840 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,390.